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Wendy's Serving Up This Deal For Father's Day Weekend Wendy's Serving Up This Deal For Father's Day Weekend
Wendy's Offering Bogo Baconators For Father's Day Weekend Got a dad who loves bacon? Wendy's has you covered. Starting on Friday, June 14, and lasting through Sunday, June 16, national fast-food chain Wendy’s is offering up a buy-one-get-one Baconator deal for Father’s Day. The deal applies to all four types of Baconators — including the Baconator, Son of Baconator, Pretzel Baconator, and Breakfast Baconator — and is an in-app-only promotion, meaning customers will need to sign up for free, according to People Magazine. An original Baconator includes two beef patties (about a half-pound of beef total), American cheese, six pieces of Applewood …

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Woman Drives On Drugs With 5 Kids On Long Island: Police Woman Drives On Drugs With 5 Kids On Long Island: Police
Woman Drives On Drugs With 5 Kids On Long Island: Police A Long Island woman was nabbed in a parking lot after officials said she was caught driving on drugs with multiple children under the age of 14 in the car. It happened on Sunday, Jan. 7 in Baldwin, according to Nassau County Police. Just before 6:30 p.m., a witness reported that 39-year-old Johanna Gonzalez of Baldwin was driving her 2021 Toyota under the influence at the Wendy’s located at 690 Sunrise Highway. Not only was Gonzalez allegedly found by investigators to be on drugs, but officials say she was driving with five children in the car – one 8-year-old, two 12-year-olds, and two…

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by Sophie Grieser
Police & Fire
Know Him? Man Attacks Wendy's Employee On Long Island Know Him? Man Attacks Wendy's Employee On Long Island
Know Him? Man Attacks Wendy's Employee On Long Island Police on Long Island are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who allegedly struck an employee at a fast food restaurant last month. The incident took place in Suffolk County at the Wendy's in St. James at 570 Middle County Road on Friday, June 30. According to Suffolk County Police, a man threw a tray of food, went behind the counter, and punched a male employee of Wendy’s. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
New Update: Long Island 15-Year-Old Missing For Days Located New Update: Long Island 15-Year-Old Missing For Days Located
New Update: Long Island 15-Year-Old Missing For Days Located Update: A 15-year-old Long Island girl who was missing for several days has been located. Sindy Alvarez, of Brentwood, had last been seen at around 11 a.m. Friday, May 12, in Brentwood, at the Wendy’s restaurant on Wicks Road, according to Suffolk County Police. On Tuesday, May 16, police announced that the teen had been found and was unharmed. Original story: Police are asking for the community’s help in locating a 15-year-old Long Island girl who’s been missing for over three days. Sindy Alvarez, of Brentwood, was last seen at around 11 a.m. Friday, May 12, in Brentwood, at the Wendy’…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Wendy's Grows, CDC Says E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Wendy's Grows, CDC Says
E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Wendy's Grows, CDC Says A multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce in sandwiches at Wendy's has grown, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There have now been 55 more reported infections in the outbreak, bringing the total number of cases to 84, and hospitalizations to 34, the CDC announced Thursday, Aug. 25. In its initial report on the outbreak, about three dozen people were sickened, with 10 hospitalized, in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Wendy's said in a statement that it's "fully cooperating with public health authorities on their ongoi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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E. Coli Outbreak Sickening Dozens May Be Linked To Wendy's In 4 States, CDC Says E. Coli Outbreak Sickening Dozens May Be Linked To Wendy's In 4 States, CDC Says
E. Coli Outbreak Sickening Dozens May Be Linked To Wendy's In 4 States, CDC Says An E. coli outbreak in four states that may be linked to Wendy's has sickened at least 37 people and put 10 in the hospital, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, but many sick people reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania before getting sick, the CDC said. An illness related to the outbreak was also reported in Indiana. Wendy's said in a statement that it's "fully cooperating with public health authorities on their o…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
NY Man Filing Lawsuit Has A 'Beef' With McDonald's, Wendy's NY Man Filing Lawsuit Has A 'Beef' With McDonald's, Wendy's
NY Man Filing Lawsuit Has A 'Beef' With McDonald's, Wendy's A New York man has some serious beef with fast-food chains Wendy's and McDonald's due to how they advertise their burgers.  Reuters reported on Wednesday, May 18, that Long Island resident Justin Chimienti is suing both chains over their burger sizes, saying the chains are defrauding customers by advertising their burgers as being bigger than they really are. The news outlet reported that Chimienti, who is a resident of Suffolk County, said the chains use undercooked patties in their advertisements, which makes them appear significantly bigger. Read the full report from Reut…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV On Long Island Roadway Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV On Long Island Roadway
Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV On Long Island Roadway A bicyclist was hospitalized in serious condition on Long Island after being struck by a driver pulling into a fast-food restaurant before speeding off, police said. An alert was issued by the Nassau County Police Department as they attempt to locate the hit-and-run driver who hospitalized the bicyclist. Detectives said that a 38-year-old man was riding his bike east on Merrick Road in August when he was struck by a black SUV that was attempting to turn into the parking lot of Wendy’s at 1728 Merrick Road. Police said that the driver never stopped and proceeded to flee eastbound on Merric…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Long Island Man Hits Vehicle, Then Drives Onto School Field, Police Say Long Island Man Hits Vehicle, Then Drives Onto School Field, Police Say
Long Island Man Hits Vehicle, Then Drives Onto School Field, Police Say A Long Island man who allegedly hit a vehicle in a Wendy's parking lot and then fled before crashing through a metal link fence at a school and drove across the school's field at a high rate of speed has been nabbed by police. Edward Coghlan, age 73, was arrested on Wednesday, June 2 for the incident which took place around 12:40 p.m. in East Rockaway. According to detectives, Coghlan, of East Rockaway, was driving his 2004 Lincoln sedan when he struck a 2018 Subaru sedan in the parking lot of a Wendy’s located at 80 Ocean Avenue. He then continued to drive away southbound on Ocean Avenue …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash At Long Island Wendy's One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash At Long Island Wendy's
One Killed In Two-Vehicle Crash At Long Island Wendy's One person was killed in a motor vehicle crash at a Wendy's restaurant on Long Island. It happened Friday, May 14 at approximately 1 p.m. in Huntington. Joan Petrosino, age 65, of Dix Hills, was driving a 2010 Hyundai northbound on Deer Park Road when she made a left turn into Wendy’s, located at 1210 East Jericho Turnpike and her vehicle was struck by a southbound 2018 Suzuki motorcycle, Suffolk County Police said. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by a physician assistant from the Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner, said police.  The …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Long Islanders Reveal More Weirdest Food Combinations Long Islanders Reveal More Weirdest Food Combinations
Long Islanders Reveal More Weirdest Food Combinations Long Islanders revealed more of their "weirdest" food combinations when asked on the Long Island Food & Drink group page in part two of an earlier story. Here are some of note: "Peanut butter and salami sandwich or just rolled up," said Doreen Sobelman- Ainslie. "In high school, we used to smash up potato chips into our little ice cream cups," said Cindy Hoey Cavorti. "This was the best thing," added Leslie Foran-Bell on the topic. Gavin Liam said, "Hot honey on pizza." Linda Gieir Chaimowitz said, "Peanut butter, Marshmallow Fluff, and whipped cream sandwich." Earli…

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by Donna Christopher
Police & Fire
Former Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Captain Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Department Former Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Captain Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Department
Former Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Captain Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Department A former Manhasset-Lakeville fire captain has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $10,000 from a bank account used by the department. Alex November, 30, of Glen Cove, was arrested on Thursday, June 20 and charged with grand larceny, 12 counts of falsifying business records, and official misconduct, said the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. “This defendant allegedly stole more than $10,000 from a Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department bank account and used that money for personal expenses,” District Attorney Madeline Singas said. “Volunteer fire departments provide lifesavin…

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by Kathy Reakes